Dig Dig Die Release Date — Steam Launch August 6, 2026
Dig Dig Die launches on Steam on August 6, 2026 by Alice Games. Complete timeline from announcement to playtests, Steam Next Fest demo, closed beta, and...
Dig Dig Die Release Date
Dig Dig Die will release on Steam on August 6, 2026. The game is developed and published by Alice Games, a full-cycle game development studio based in the UAE.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 6, 2026 |
| Platform | Steam (PC) |
| Developer | Alice Games (UAE) |
| Publisher | Alice Games |
| Genre | Co-op Horror Survival |
| Players | 1-6 Online |
| Supported Languages | 12 (English, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, +7 more) |
| Price | TBA |
Development Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 7-8, 2026 | Game officially announced with first trailer |
| February 3, 2026 | First open demo launched |
| February 23 - March 2, 2026 | Featured at Steam Next Fest |
| March 3, 2026 | Demo extended for one more week (until March 10) |
| Late March 2026 | Demo wrapped up with community stats shared |
| June 2026 | Closed playtest applications via Discord |
| August 6, 2026 | Full release on Steam |
Demo History
Dig Dig Die had an extensive demo period that helped shape the game:
Steam Next Fest (Feb 23 - Mar 2)
The game was featured at Steam Next Fest, giving it a major visibility boost. Thousands of players tried the demo, defeated hordes of monsters, and looted countless graves. Developer quote:
"Your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions have been incredibly helpful. We're already using everything you've shared to improve balance, fix issues, and make the full experience even better."
Demo Extension (Mar 3 - Mar 10)
Due to popular demand, the demo was extended for one more week:
"We've received quite a few messages from players who didn't have enough time to try the demo or wanted a little more time with it. So we're reopening the demo for one more week."
Closed Playtest (June 2026)
After processing demo feedback, Alice Games ran a closed playtest with new content and improvements. Players could apply through a Google Form linked on Discord. The developers specifically asked testers to:
- ✅ Play through the new update and report bugs
- ✅ Share device performance and personal impressions
- ✅ Upload gameplay videos (for content creators)
What to Expect at Launch
Based on the official Steam store page and patch history, the launch version includes:
- 1-6 player online co-op with Steam networking
- Sound-based monster AI with proximity voice chat (with voice effects)
- Haunted graveyard environments with varied map generation
- A cursed flying pirate ship hub with vending machines and casino
- UFO abduction events with teammate rescue mechanic
- Buff and curse item system with stacking
- Two active item slots per player
- Multiple monster types (Skeleton, Spider, Hunter, Cello, UFO)
- Casino mini-games: blackjack, roulette, thimbles, dice
- Arachnophobia Mode for accessibility
- Support for 12 languages
Developer: Alice Games
Alice Games is a full-cycle game development studio based in the UAE, handling every stage of production from concept and design to programming, marketing, and release. The studio previously released mobile titles and is expanding its portfolio with PC and VR projects.
How to Get the Game
- Wishlist on Steam — Get notified at launch
- Join the Discord — https://discord.gg/zzS9m6ApPx
- Follow on X/Twitter — https://x.com/Digdigdiegame
- Read our beginner guide to get ahead
Not Dig or Die
If you searched for "Dig Dig Die" and found Dig or Die (a 2015 survival platformer), these are completely different games:
| Dig Dig Die | Dig or Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Alice Games (UAE) | Gaddy Games |
| Release | August 6, 2026 | 2015 |
| Genre | Co-op Horror | Survival Platformer |
| Players | 1-6 Online | Single Player |
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